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[ adverb ] in a widespread way

Examples

"oxidation ponds are extensively used for sewage treatment in the Midwest"

Used in print

(Ross E. McKinney and Howard Edde, "Aerated...)

In the midwest , oxidation ponds are used extensively for the treatment of domestic sewage from suburban areas .

Related terms

copious copious

2
[ adverb ] to a great extent

Related terms

extensive extensive

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